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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.36, 12,458.36 and 2,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.36, 12,458.36 and 2,759.12 is: 4,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.36 : 12,458.36 = 2,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.36/12,458.36 = 2,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.36x = 12,458.36 × 2,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.36x = 34,374,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,374,110.24/8,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.79

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